Gold futures close higher on the session

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Gold futures defied earlier weakness to close narrowly higher, as analysts and traders alike remained upbeat about the precious metal's prospects. December gold closed at $375 an ounce, up 70 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Prices had fallen under $371 --near a one-week low -- earlier in the session.

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